Description
Dexter Russell SANI-SAFE® 8"/20cm Cook’s Knife – 12443
The Dexter Russell SANI-SAFE® 8"/20cm Cook’s Knife is the everyday workhorse chef’s knife built for the punishing pace of a commercial kitchen. With a 20cm DEXSTEEL® blade, a curved profile suited to rocking-cut technique and a textured polypropylene handle that stays secure in wet hands, it is the go-to size and shape for chefs, butchers and food service operators who need a knife that performs shift after shift.
The 20cm blade is the standard chef’s knife length for a reason — long enough to slice, dice and break down large vegetables in confident strokes, short enough to remain agile for fine knife work. The high-carbon stainless DEXSTEEL® takes a fine edge quickly on a steel and holds it through extended prep, while the SANI-SAFE® handle is NSF-certified for hygienic food contact environments — easy to clean, slip-resistant when wet, and designed to handle daily commercial use.
At Outback Edge Imports, we stock the Dexter Russell SANI-SAFE® range because it remains the benchmark for American-made commercial knives at a sensible price. Browse our full Dexter Russell range, our kitchen knives, and our professional knives collection.
Key Features
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20cm DEXSTEEL® blade — high-carbon stainless steel for an ultra-sharp, long-lasting edge
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Curved cook’s knife profile ideal for rocking-cut chopping, dicing and mincing
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SANI-SAFE® polypropylene handle with textured, slip-resistant grip for safe wet-hand use
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NSF Certified for commercial food service and hygiene compliance
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Stamped one-piece construction for lightweight balance and easy handling through long shifts
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Straight edge for clean, controlled cuts through vegetables, herbs and proteins
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Made in the USA at Dexter Russell’s Massachusetts factory, established 1818
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Dexter Russell lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship
Built for the Working Kitchen
The 20cm Cook’s Knife is the most-used knife on most prep benches, and Dexter Russell has been building this exact pattern for over two centuries. The DEXSTEEL® blade is forgiving on the steel and quick to bring back to a working edge — important when knives need to keep up with a service rather than sit on a sharpening schedule.
The SANI-SAFE® handle was designed specifically for commercial food service. The polypropylene resists oils, salts and dishwasher chemicals far better than wood or pinned handles, and the textured surface keeps grip secure when hands are wet from washdown or proteins. Coloured handle options also let kitchens implement HACCP-style colour coding to prevent cross-contamination between raw, cooked and allergen prep.
Ideal For
- Commercial kitchens, cafes and restaurants
- Butcher shops and professional food service operators
- Caterers running high-volume vegetable and protein prep
- HACCP-compliant kitchens using colour-coded knife systems
- Serious home cooks who want a commercial-grade chef’s knife
- Apprentice chefs building out a personal knife roll
Specifications
| Specification |
Detail |
| Brand |
Dexter Russell |
| Range |
SANI-SAFE® |
| Model / SKU |
12443 |
| Knife Type |
Cook’s Knife / Chef’s Knife |
| Blade Length |
20cm / 200mm (8") |
| Blade Material |
DEXSTEEL® High-Carbon Stainless Steel |
| Edge Type |
Straight |
| Forged |
No (stamped) |
| Handle Material |
SANI-SAFE® Polypropylene with textured non-slip grip |
| Handle Colour |
White |
| NSF Certified |
Yes |
| Dishwasher Safe |
Yes (hand wash recommended for edge life) |
| Weight |
180g / 0.18kg |
| Country of Origin |
United States |
| Barcode |
0092187124433 |
Care Advice
Although the SANI-SAFE® handle is dishwasher safe, hand washing in warm soapy water and drying immediately is the better option for edge life. Avoid leaving the knife wet in a sink or stored loose in a drawer where the cutting edge can be chipped against other tools.
Maintain the edge regularly with a quality honing steel or sharpening stone — Dexter Russell blades respond particularly well to a steel between sharpenings. For commercial use, a scheduled sharpening routine will keep this knife performing consistently across long shifts.
Warranty
Backed by the Dexter Russell Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Outback Edge Imports is an authorised Australian stockist and will assist with any warranty claim directly.
Buy Dexter Russell in Australia
Outback Edge Imports stocks the genuine Dexter Russell SANI-SAFE® range with full Australian warranty support. Equip your kitchen with American-made commercial cutlery trusted by chefs and butchers since 1818.
